Researchers propose that prehistoric humans used sharpened rocks called Clovis points as planted pikes to impale charging animals.
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley propose that prehistoric humans during the Pleistocene epoch used sharpened rocks called Clovis points as planted pikes to impale charging animals like mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed cats. By planting the pikes on the ground and angling them upward, hunters could deliver fatal blows with minimal physical effort, making it possible to kill large animals. This study challenges previous assumptions about the use of Clovis points and introduces a novel perspective on prehistoric hunting techniques.
August 21, 2024
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